Dark Defender

So last night I finished Dark Defender by Alexis Morgan and man the male characters are awesome. They are just a group of bad ass dudes that are full of honor and should not be messed with. Blake Trahern is our hero and Brenna is out heroine and man are these two not amazing. I know when Blake first pops up in the first book that I was going to love him. There is nothing like a big tough guy that is so close to losing his humanity that warms my heart. I love when they are so tortured and are at the point of giving up that anything good will happen in their lives. But of course we all know that there is a strong kick ass heroine out there that won't take his shit and shows them that there is still hope for them to know love. Yes I am a complete sap when it comes to romance, I live through characters and their experience, that might be pretty sad, but who cares. I read to escape not to find myself hence why I don't read self help books. Anyways I was pleased once again that Morgan didn't waste time in detailing all the little things, she picks up right where she left off in the first book and carried on. Why waste three pages worth of detail describing the way the wind blew throw her hair when you could just jump into all the juicy parts that make you giggle and sit on the edge of your seat. Same for action parts don't tell me how the blade cut through him inch by inch and how he felt every last bit twist and turn, I get it he was stabbed and it hurt like hell. Morgan does that for me, she packs in romance and plenty of action to keep me happy while still developing characters that can have a place in my heart. Trahern has his only little corner being all brooding and what not,but we all know he is a softy like the rest of them. Now Brenna rally enjoyed her character and how she progressed throughout the story. She was no little miss thing that just sat there and was a wimp. There are times where I wanted to be tougher, but of course as the reader I am getting all sides and know everything while the characters themselves are still progressing and getting the details at the writers speed. Since I'm reading the series via eBook I do have to say that I wish they were a bit longer, obviously I don't know what the rest of the series holds, but I would like a little more in content. Again which reader is every happy with how much or how little content a writer gives. We always want the story to carry on forever... if only. Anyways I'm pleased with how the story is carrying on and I'm very glad that she is not dragging on villains. They are tied together in a bigger way, but obviously there is someone bigger and badder that Morgan has yet to reveal, I'll have to continue reading to see who it will be and I can't wait.
Now on to the next one....

Dark Protector

So I finished Dark Protector by Alexis Morgan yesterday. I was pleased with how she created a good base for the story line. I really like that she didn't spend pages trying to build up a scene or describe every little detail. The worst thing that can make or break a story I find is if a an author spends so much time going over every little thing. As an avid reader I don't need to have pages worth to describe the scene. Anyways Morgan did a good job being the first book in the series. I love Laurel, she was smart and independent. She was kept the hero, Devlin, on his toes and she could stand up against him when she needed to. I love when the heroine is quirky and she pushes the hero's buttons, it makes for very cute moments. I read it very quickly, but I am back in the groove and looking forward to what the rest of the series has in stored. I've already started the second in the series Dark Defender. SO far I would recommend this series, I like how there is a good balance of romance and action. I'm really enjoying where my stories have a bit more action that keep me on my toes. The second installment is good so far she doesn't waste time in describing and just tosses you right into the story which again I like in a series.
Now to continue reading....

What I've bee up to

So I've been off the grid since the last time I posted. Well that same day I posted about Edge of Dawn I had finished it that same night. Then right after I picked up Beautiful Disaster and Walking Disaster both by Jamie McGuire. Needless to say I finished those in two days maybe three. I was so into them that I couldn't stop reading. It was great reading them after Edge of Dawn because they are non paranormal. Just straight romance and it was a nice little break, short lived in fact because then I went a whole day without reading, which is something that I rarely do. That caused me to be in a slump and I had tried picking up a book that I've been saying I will read for the past year. Well that didn't work out and that left me with going to my mother, who when it comes to books and what I should read is an encyclopedia. After knocking some books that she recommended I settled with Dark Protector my Alexis Morgan, and guess what I am back at it. I am back to my normal self with my nose in a book and traveling a new world. 

I am now in the world of the Paladins and man are they kick ass. They protect the human world from the Others. I'm a little under half way, but I'm hooked and see a set of characters that could possibly join the elite class of characters that hold a special place in my heart. Ward owns the first set, then came Dianne Duvall, then there is Lara Adrian, and now Alexis Morgan may just make a place in too. All that matters is that I am back to my reading and that closer to 40 books read before the end of my summer break, lets do it.

Now to continue reading and discovering what else the Paladins have to offer.

Just Finished

Currently Reading

Edge of Dawn

I have finished Darker after Midnight and was very pleased with how it turned out. Obviously we know how much I grew to love Chase and was very happy with the person that he turned out to be. He really is one of those characters that you know has so much potential, but has struggled so much and you just want ime to have the best story ever. He truly gets his story and you learn a whole lot about him. besides the love story, the development of the story as a whole with Dragos and the Order is amazing, I was very pleased with the balance of action and love within the whole book.

Now we move on to  Edge of Dawn, book 11 in the series. Here we Have Mira, who we have seen as a child, we seen her grow up a little in each book when she is mentioned. Now we have Mira the young woman, she is 29 in this story. She is our Heroine and our hero is Kellan. We've seen Kellan the troubled teen who had his family slaughtered with himself and his grandfather the only surviving members. SO much has happened since the end of Darker after Midnight to Edge of Dawn. Adrian though has done very well in giving you enough information of what has been happening, but not so much that you feel bord getting all the useless information that doesn't really matter. I'm only just beginning but so far she has brought in some of the old members and she has brought in new ones, so I can see her carrying the series for a bit longer. I am glad to see Nathan is still around and that she has parts where you have Lucan's point of view. She hasn't completely thrown out the oldies or as they are called the "elders of the order". I am waiting for more of the members to pop up. So far I am intrigued with how Adrian will carry out the story.

Now to continue reading, I've barely read all day and I'm feeling withdrawal, must have my fix ;)

DARKER AFTER MIDNIGHT

I have reached the end and i'm a bit sad to finish. Page after page I have grown to love Chase.  Tavia even proved herself to be very interesting, I was not disappointed in the end and I'm excited to go on and read the next. I might be wrong but I don't think so, but this may be the longest book. It was worth the read in my opinion and Adrian concluded very nice. As my previous post have said Chase really became a character that can easily be in my top 10 favorite characters. YOu get his life story and you see his struggle with bloodlust that he had been dealing with for years. That right there shows his determination and heart in caring for those around him and knowing when he might push over the edge. He does come close at times, but his strength his inspirational in how he manages to drag himself back every time. He always has the intention of not hurting anyone that he cares about, even when he doubts if he is still apart of the order. That was one thing I never doubted throughout the book. It's a common thing with these type of series, the group of men always stick together even when the members struggle with their inner demons, but they always come through in the end and manage to have happy lives. But of course with any big ordeal there is an aftermath to deal with and the Order is going to have to deal with now and I'm interested in how Adrian will play it out. With Chase and the events that go on she could end the Breed and leave the rest to the readers imagination, but nope she has new installment called Edge of dawn and we have Mira and Kellan.

UP NEXT

And it continues

Darker after Midnight is getting better with each chapter and Chase is really becoming a favorite in my eyes. In the past two days I just can't seem to stop reading. And I'm only a bit half way, there is still so much to go and I can't wait to read what will happen next. My thoughts are filling the pages and they just keep growing 

What I'm currently reading

Darker after Midnight by Lara Adrian is slowly becoming a favorite. She is getting me through the downward high of Lover at Last.  Darker after Midnight brings me well into the story of the Midnight Breed. Here we have Chase Sterling ex enforcement agent and not so much breed warrior. Down in his luck and dealing with bloodlust and on the verge of becoming a rogue. So far the story is a bit more fast pace then those before it. This I find is because Adrian has build Chase a lot before this. I'm intrigued by Chase as the story has progressed within the series and within his own book. Keep in mind I am only 57 pages into his book. Now lets talk about the heroine Tavia, so far I don't know how I feel about her. I'm hoping that as the story goes she flips and I love her, but she still in the beginning stages of it all. As the story has progressed though I am loving Chase more and more. He is really progressing into the type of character that I love. Troubled, worn down, but won't give up. He is tough and doesn't give two shits and will plow down anybody in his way. He may not be in the order right now but he is still a warrior in my eyes.

Now to continue reading...

So far...

I'm determined to keep a list of all the books that I've read so far and add those that I will read so here we go:

1. Between the Lines ~ Tammara Webber
2. Where You Are ~ Tammara Webber
3. Good For You ~ Tammara Webber
4. Lover at Last ~ JR Ward (I absolutely love this book)
5. Kiss of Midnight ~ Lara Adrian
6. Kiss of Crimson ~ Lara Adrian
7. Midnight Awakening ~ Lara Adrian
8. Midnight Rising ~ Lara Adrian
9. Veil of Midnight ~ Lara Adrian
10. Ashes of Midnight ~ Lara Adrian
11. Shades of Midnight ~ Lara Adrian
12. Taken by Midnight ~ Lara Adrian
13. Deeper than Midnight ~ Lara Adrian
14. Darkness Dawns ~ Dianne Duvall
15. Night Reigns ~ Dianne Duvall
16. Phantom Shadows ~ Dianne Duvall

I am now currently reading Darker after Midnight by Lara Adrian this will make book 17 of the year and I still have the summer to go and the fall. Im excited to see what books will come my way

Welcome

Summer vacation has started and I now have all the time I can ask for to read and discover new authors and what not. I'm excited for this time off and I cant wait to drown myself in loads of books. Lots of things planned this summer, concerts and music festivals and vacations and what not. With all that I want to read as many books as I possibly can. Since once school starts I will be drowning in art history and creative writing. I'm determined to be dedicated to this blog and take you along with me during my hopefully many different books and the crazy things that they put me through(forewarn I really get into books if they grab me right away). With the new books I will be reading I might slip in some old favorites because they are just so darn good and many should read them. I'm going into this with an head full of thoughts and worlds already ventured. No might read this, but you never know I might not be alone in this thought that books are priceless and can never be replaced, so maybe someone out there might just surprise me.